Designers of the Week

 

Robert A. M. Stern

Considered by some to be a postmodernist, but preferring the term "modern traditionalist," Robert A. M. Stern boasts work for clients such as Disney (he's done extensive work for them, including the "master-planned community" of Celebration, FL ), the Norman Rockwell Museum, and the Zubiarte Retail and Leisure Center in Bilbao, Spain. He has also been instrumental in the ongoing planned renovation of Times Square. Stern has had his hand in so many projects, yet the work never ceases to be diverse. This variety of style makes him one of the most versatile architectural designers.

http://www.ramsa.com/
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/robert_stern/stern_article_041983

Jessica Hische
While most of our "Designers of the Week" tend to be seasoned veterans in the field, I thought it would be good to throw in a designer from the younger generation so to speak, and one of my favorites is Jessica Hische. Her focus and unquestionable strength is in her typography. She has a way of borrowing from the past while simultaneously making her work look fresh.
http://jessicahische.is/awesome/
http://methodandcraft.com/interviews/jessica-hische

"No, Mr. Bond... I expect you to [design]!"

Okay, here's an interesting one. I found this link on a movie site I was browsing. It's a look at James Bond movies... from a typographical point of view. Logos, signage, monograms. The site itself isn't designed so well, but it's an interesting idea.

I wish they would have also included the type/logos from the film titles themselves-- definitely a sign of the changing times of film design, '62 from until now. Maybe something we can compile...

http://007.graphicallstars.com/

Package this one up.

Packaging is one of the greatest forms of commercial design. It simultaneously has the job of selling a product, containing it, protecting it, and giving the consumer valuable information. It's so incredibly necessary, and so incredibly fun. It's also a form of design that isn't going away anytime soon, even in the constantly-evolving digital age. The Dieline is a site that showcases some of the best package designs out there, and tons of helpful links and info. It even spotlights student work-- some of which is incredible-- so take a note!

http://www.thedieline.com/

You're history. Well, we all are.

 

Short but good commentary on designers as historians. I thought it tied nicely into our historical design discussion from last week. (Always great stuff from the AIGA.)

http://www.aiga.org/we-are-historians/

"Meet the new boss... same as the old boss..."

So the NFL and Nike revealed "new" uniform designs for next football season. And please note my quotes around "new," as I don't really see that much of a change. Some fans are okay with it, some are upset. But again, I don't see the big deal. Sports uniforms have always been a source of fascination for me, as they're a unique combination of form/function with merchandising and sponsorship. And love the histories and the stories behind the evolution of various uniforms over the years. But not too much to see here. What do you guys think?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8280d110/article/nfl-nike-roll-out-new-uniforms-for-all-32-teams

Designers of the Week

 

Phillipe Starck

This guy's done it all. He's seen countless successes in product design, furniture, building, interiors, motorcycles... you name it. DesignBoom says that "Philippe Starck may be the most famous and prolific designer alive." And it's probably true.

http://www.starck.com/en/
http://www.designboom.com/eng/interview/starck.html


Margo Chase
Another of my favorite designers, Margo Chase, has enjoyed a wide range of clients from all just about, including Target, Satrbuck's, Nestlé, television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, and L.A. Ink, and musicians such as Madonna and Cher. She is known for her branding prowess, ans is also an oft-imitated typeface designer.

http://chasedesigngroup.com/index.html
http://willsherwood.com/?p=490

Give some 'Love

 

LogoDesignLove

http://www.logodesignlove.com/

One of the greatest logo design sites. It contains some terrific material, including histories, critiques, analyses, and so on. It has helpful articles giving advice on topics like pricing a custom logo design, and collections of design resources. Definitely bookmark this one. Excellent stuff.